| Pronunciation: | | duls
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WordNet Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | |
[n] coarse edible red seaweed |
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DULSE is a 5 letter word that starts with D. |
| | Synonyms: | | Rhodymenia palmata |
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| | See Also: | | genus Rhodymenia, red algae, Rhodymenia |
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Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Dulse\ (d[u^]ls), n. [Cf. Gael. duileasg; duille leaf +
uisge water. Cf. {Whisky}.] (Bot.)
A seaweed of a reddish brown color, which is sometimes eaten,
as in Scotland. The true dulse is {Sarcophyllis edulis}; the
common is {Rhodymenia}. [Written also {dillisk.}]
The crimson leaf of the dulse is seen To blush like a
banner bathed in slaughter. --Percival.
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